Physicians Hanging a Shingle | Start a Private Medical Practice

Brittney Anderson, MD, FAAFP | Physician and Practice Owner
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A physician-hosted podcast dedicated to guiding other physicians through the steps of successfully starting a private medical practice. Have you considered launching a private practice but don’t know where to start? Are you overwhelmed by the thought of business plans, acquiring patients, and the nitty-gritty of setting up your own medical office? Then pull up a chair! Physicians Hanging a Shingle: A Physician’s Guide to Launching a Medical Practice is your go-to podcast for navigating the exciting, yet sometimes daunting, journey of opening your own practice. Hosted by board-certified family medicine physician, Dr. Brittney Anderson, who successfully launched her own thriving practice three years ago, this podcast shares all the hard-earned lessons, practical insights, and actionable strategies to help you confidently take the leap from employee to entrepreneur. Learn from someone who’s been there and done that! Each episode delivers invaluable advice on everything from crafting a winning business plan and securing financing to mastering marketing, hiring staff, and building a thriving patient base. Stop dreaming and start doing. Subscribe to Physicians Hanging a Shingle and let’s build your independent practice, together!

  1. 1D AGO

    #57: 7 Ways to Build a Practice You Actually Want to Own

    In this episode, I’m walking through 7 ways to build a private practice on purpose — from defining your vision and designing your practice model to building systems, teams, visibility, and leadership during the early days. These are the same foundational themes behind Private Practice, On Purpose and the framework I believe helps physicians build more sustainable practices. ORDER THE BOOK: PRIVATE PRACTICE, ON PURPOSE 📌 Resources: Take the Private Practice Readiness Quiz! This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be. ----- If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

    19 min

  2. MAY 4

    #56: Creating a Profitable Private Practice (with Dr. Una)

    In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Una to talk about what it really takes to build a profitable private practice. We break down the difference between revenue and profit, why more patients isn’t always the answer, and how to think about your practice like a business. If you’ve been wondering how to make your practice financially sustainable, this conversation will give you a clearer way to think about it. ----- Check out my new book, Private Practice, On Purpose! It's available on Amazon! Please share it with a colleague who may be considering private practice too! 📌 Resources: Wondering if Private Practice is right for you? Take the Private Practice Readiness Quiz! This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be. ---- If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- ✨ Interested in 1:1 coaching? If you want support building your practice with clarity, intention, and a plan that fits your life, I offer personalized 1:1 coaching for physicians.  Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

    37 min

  3. APR 30 ·  BONUS

    [Thursday Shift]: Why This Feels Harder Than You Thought

    If building your practice feels harder than you expected… you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down why this process feels so uncomfortable, and why that doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. 📌 Resources: Take the Private Practice Readiness Quiz! This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be. ----- If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

    4 min

  4. APR 27

    #55: How to Create a Realistic Timeline to Open Your Private Practice

    If you’ve been thinking about starting a private practice, you’ve probably told yourself, “I’ll open in about 12 months.” In this episode, I break down why that timeline often doesn’t work—and how to build one that actually does. I share what my timeline looked like (January → April → July) and how I structured my time while still working full-time. We’ll talk about tying your timeline to real decisions, building it around your actual life, and what to do when delays happen. ----- Check out my new book, Private Practice, On Purpose! It's available on Amazon! Please share it with a colleague who may be considering private practice too! 📌 Resources: Wondering if Private Practice is right for you? Take the Private Practice Readiness Quiz! This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be. ---- If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- ✨ Interested in 1:1 coaching? If you want support building your practice with clarity, intention, and a plan that fits your life, I offer personalized 1:1 coaching for physicians.  Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

    14 min

  5. APR 23 ·  BONUS

    [Thursday Shift]: I Thought I'd Be Further By Now

    “I thought I’d be further along by now.” If that thought has crossed your mind, this episode is for you. I’m sharing why progress doesn’t always look the way you expect—and how to recognize the momentum you’re actually building. If you want help getting unstuck and moving forward, join me for a 90-minute private practice strategy intensive. 📌 Resources: Take the Private Practice Readiness Quiz! This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be. ----- If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

    4 min

  6. APR 20

    #54: Where the Money Goes in Private Practice (And How to Plan for It)

    Where does the money actually go in private practice? In this episode, I break down the 5 major expense buckets every physician needs to understand before starting a practice and how to think about them clearly. If you’re ready to map this out for your own practice, the Private Practice Strategy Intensive is where we do it together. ----- Check out my new book, Private Practice, On Purpose! It's available on Amazon! Please share it with a colleague who may be considering private practice too! 📌 Resources: Wondering if Private Practice is right for you? Take the Private Practice Readiness Quiz! This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be. ---- If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- ✨ Interested in 1:1 coaching? If you want support building your practice with clarity, intention, and a plan that fits your life, I offer personalized 1:1 coaching for physicians.  Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

    15 min

  7. APR 16 ·  BONUS

    [Thursday Shift]: Stop Second-Guessing Every Decision

    If you’ve been questioning every decision you make in this process… you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m talking about why there is no perfect decision—and how to move forward with confidence anyway. If you need help making aligned decisions in your practice, we can walk through them with you in one of my 1:1 coaching packages.  📌 Resources: Take the Private Practice Readiness Quiz! This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be. ----- If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

    4 min

  8. APR 13

    #53: The Biggest Mistake Physicians Make When Starting a Private Practice

    I just released my book, Private Practice, On Purpose. And this episode is pulled straight from its core message. If you’re thinking about starting a private practice, this is one of the biggest mistakes I see physicians make… and how to avoid it. In this episode: Why starting with “how” can lead you in the wrong direction What it actually means to build a practice on purpose The key decisions that shape your practice (and your life) If you’re in the early stages, or already building but something feels off, this is for you. Check out my new book, Private Practice, On Purpose! It's available on Amazon! Please share it with a colleague who may be considering private practice too! 📌 Resources: Wondering if Private Practice is right for you? Take the Private Practice Readiness Quiz! This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be. ---- If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- ✨ Interested in 1:1 coaching? If you want support building your practice with clarity, intention, and a plan that fits your life, I offer personalized 1:1 coaching for physicians.  Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

    12 min
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A physician-hosted podcast dedicated to guiding other physicians through the steps of successfully starting a private medical practice. Have you considered launching a private practice but don’t know where to start? Are you overwhelmed by the thought of business plans, acquiring patients, and the nitty-gritty of setting up your own medical office? Then pull up a chair! Physicians Hanging a Shingle: A Physician’s Guide to Launching a Medical Practice is your go-to podcast for navigating the exciting, yet sometimes daunting, journey of opening your own practice. Hosted by board-certified family medicine physician, Dr. Brittney Anderson, who successfully launched her own thriving practice three years ago, this podcast shares all the hard-earned lessons, practical insights, and actionable strategies to help you confidently take the leap from employee to entrepreneur. Learn from someone who’s been there and done that! Each episode delivers invaluable advice on everything from crafting a winning business plan and securing financing to mastering marketing, hiring staff, and building a thriving patient base. Stop dreaming and start doing. Subscribe to Physicians Hanging a Shingle and let’s build your independent practice, together!

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